Avignon Provence-Alpes Cotes-D'Azur
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Avignon is a town in the Vaucluse
department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.
Massive ramparts enclose this fascinating town where the huge
Palais de Papes almost dwarfs the cathedral, Notre Dame des Doms.
Avignon is situated on the left bank of the Rhône, a few
miles above its confluence with the Durance and is often subject
to windy weather and the mistral. Avignon is commemorated by
the French children's song, "Sur le pont d'Avignon"
which describes folk dancing. The bridge of the song is the Saint
Bénézet bridge, over the Rhône River, of
which only four arches (out of the initial 22) remain which start
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Places to visit in Provence-Alpes
Cotes-D'Azur |
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The Provence-Alpes Cotes-D'Azur region
comprises Bouches-du-Rhone, Vaucluse, Var, Alpes-de-Haute Provence
and the Alpes Maritime. Provence is bordered by the river Rhone
to the west, the Mediterranean to the south and the Alps to the
east. In between are the contrasting landscapes of deep river
gorges, perched villages, Camargue saltflats, lavender fields
and sun-drenched beaches. This sundrenched southeastern region
is France's most popular holiday destination where sunworshippers
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Where is Avignon? |
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Avignon is about 984 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Avignon is about 921 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Avignon is about 691 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Avignon Provence-Alpes
Cotes-D'Azur
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6/8 Persons.
On the edge of a village with beautiful views of the mountains
and vineyards of the Luberon, a tastefully furnished Provencale
villa. 5 minutes from Apt. An area which lends itself to visiting
markets, walking, cultural and culinary jaunts.
Sleeps 4. Just
outside the town of l`Isle sur la Sorgue, once called ~"Venice
of the Provence", is situated a house (65 m2), Magnificent
promenades around, very near are the Lubéron mountains.
Big estate (8000 m2) surrounded by fruit trees. Trips to: the
renaissance castle of Gordes (15 km), Apt (22 km), Avignon (15
km) and Cavaillon (10 km). For all those who love a beautiful
environment, culture and good food.
Sleeps 4. Situated
in the middle of the wine fields, a part of a house (60 m2).
A very quiet situated appartment in the surroundings of Avignon
(about 20 km) where you can visit Palais des Papes en Arnes for
example. This part of the house is recommended for those who
love the coast and the south-french life. The house has a beautiful
private terrace (60m2). You share the swimming pool with the
house owner. The swimming pool is shared by the owner of the
holiday home.
